BIOL240: Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology I

Human anatomy and physiology for health education and physical education majors. Not for biology majors. Biology majors may only take this course as a free elective. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.) 3 sh.

BIOL241: Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology II

Human anatomy and physiology for health education and physical education majors. Not for biology majors. Biology majors may only take this course as a free elective. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: BIOL 240.

CURR210: Public Purposes of Education: Democracy and Schooling

This course examines the public purposes of education in our social and political democracy. Students inquire into the role of schools in fostering the development of democratic principles and practices and examine various curriculum designs and pedagogical strategies. Students also explore the main issues stemming from the efforts to teach democratically in public educational institutions. Students complete 30 hours of fieldwork in an assigned high-performing urban school, which provides a context for these explorations. They examine and analyze successful practices of instruction and classroom management. Attendance at the first class is required to verify field expectations. This course is pre-requisite for admission into the teacher education program. Cross-listed with READ 210 and EDFD 210. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Sophomore level or higher; ENWR105 or HONP100.

EDFD200: Psychological Foundations of Education

The psychological foundations of education enable students to understand and apply essential topics in teaching and learning including development, motivation, diversity and assessment. Through relating theoretical frameworks to empirical research and applying them to classroom settings, students will be better able to understand their own experience as learners and conceptualize their future practice as teachers. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, Social Science. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ENWR 105 or HONP 100.

EDFD210: Public Purposes of Education: Democracy and Schooling

This course examines the public purposes of education in our social and political democracy. Students inquire into the role of schools in fostering the development of democratic principles and practices and examine various curriculum designs and pedagogical strategies. Students also explore the main issues stemming from the efforts to teach democratically in public educational institutions. Students complete 30 hours of fieldwork in an assigned high-performing urban school, which provides a context for these explorations. They examine and analyze successful practices of instruction and classroom management. Attendance at the first class is required to verify field expectations. This course is pre-requisite for admission into the teacher education program. Cross-listed with CURR 210 and READ 210. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Sophomore level or higher; ENWR105 or HONP100.

EDFD220: Philosophical Orientation to Education

Western philosophical heritage as related to the issues and responsibilities of American education. Comparative analysis of past and current ideological movements that influence moral, social, and educational decisions of parents, political leaders, and professional educators. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Humanities, Philosophy or Religion. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ENWR 105 or HONP 100.

EDFD221: Historical Foundations of American Education

This course offers students the crucial sequence of ideas that constitute one of the central themes in American society and culture. Since its beginnings, American thinkers have seen education as the key to an informed citizenry. Major themes in American education will be looked at through the reading of primary and secondary sources. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, American or European History. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: ENWR 105 or HONP 100.

HLTH215: Drug Education in the Schools

Prepare health and physical education teachers to teach and implement drug education programs in the schools. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Health Education (HLED) and Physical Education (PHED) majors only.

HLTH222: Mental Health in the Schools

This course focuses on mental health content and teaching methodology for education K-12 in schools based on the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

HLTH295: Sexuality Education in the Schools

Focus on sexuality content and teaching methodology for sex education K-12 in schools. Based on NJ Content Standards for Sexuality Education. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

HLTH307: The Study of Human Diseases

Provides a comprehensive study of diseases, their etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Includes a review of causation theories and incidence patterns and focuses on major degenerative, neoplastic, metabolic, immunologic, and infectious diseases. Attention is given to prevention and control measures with an emphasis on the role of selected health/medical resources in disease management. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: HLTH 105 or HPEM 150 or ATTR 201 and at least one 200-level course in HLTH, HPEM, or ATTR.

HPEM199: Freshman Seminar in Health and Physical Education

A professional orientation and an introduction to the breadth of the field of health and physical education in schools, industry and community agencies. Special emphasis is given to the program at Montclair State University. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - New Student Seminar. Meets the University Writing Requirement for majors in Physical Education. (1 hour seminar.) 1 sh.

HPEM352: Development and Philosophy of Health and Physical Education

The history and development of health and physical education are traced from primitive to modern times. Influences which contributed to the modern philosophy of health and physical education are identified. May not be taken until junior year. Meets the University Writing Requirement majors in Physical Education. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Junior standing.

HPEM355: Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education

Tests and measurements specifically concerned with the areas of health and physical education. Tests and measurements as tools for better teaching as well as for research. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: MATH 103 or MATH 104 or MATH 106 or MATH 109.

HPEM356: Management of Health, Physical Education, Athletics and Fitness Programs

Comprehensive information about the management of health and physical education, athletics, and fitness programs. Current trends, practices and support services essential to the development of these programs will be examined. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Junior standing.

PEMJ131: Fitness Activities

A comprehensive course to provide the student with knowledge needed for developmental programming of personalized fitness activities utilizing all modes of fitness training. () 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Physical Education w/conc: AdultFitnessProgram (PEAF) major or Physical Education (PHED) major or Teaching (TEPE/TEHP) majors or departmental approval.

PEMJ145: Dance in the Schools

This course provides an overview of the theory, instruction and performance in the fundamentals of folk, square, and social dance forms. () 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Physical Education w/conc: AdultFitnessProgram (PEAF) major or Physical Education (PEDU/PHED) major or Teaching (TEPE/TEHP) majors or departmental approval.

PEMJ152: Introduction to Fielding and Target Games

This course provides an overview of the history, theory, pedagogical stretegies, performance and assessment of fielding and target games such as baseball and archery. Student have opportunties to perform in fielding and target games and to develop basic knowledge of skills, pedagogical strategies, officiating techniques, tornament knowledge, and skill assessment in those types of games. Students will be prepared to develop, implement and assess units of activities in these types of games. As part of the course they develop a comprehensive sport portfolio. Open only to physical education majors. (6 hours lab.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Open only to Physical Education Majors.

PEMJ153: Introduction to Invasion and Net Games

This course provides an overview of the history, theory, pedagogical strategies, performance, and assessment of invasion and net games such as basketball and tennis. Students have opportunities to perform in invasion and net games and to develop basic knowledge of skills, pedagogical strategies, officiating techniques, tornament knowledge, and skill assessment in those types of games. Students will be prepared to develop, implement and assess units of activities in these types of games. As part of the course they will develop a comprehensive sport portfolio. Open only to physical education majors. (6 hours lab.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Open only to Physical Education Majors.

PEMJ226: Coaching Principles and Problems

This course is designed to present an overview of the principles and problems pertaining to coaching on the high school and college levels. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

PEMJ227: Social Problems in Sports

This course is designed to analyze a number of important and controversial issues in sports in American society. Through the use of an issues-oriented approach, students will become aware of the relationship between sports in American society and social problems in a number of areas including economics, education, ethics and politics. Meets Gen Ed 2002 - Social Science, Social Science. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

PEMJ235: Movement Experiences in the Elementary School

A comprehensive activity course designed to present theory and practical application of movement experiences and non- sport activities in physical education in the elementary school. () 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Physical Education w/conc: AdultFitnessProgram (PEAF) major or Physical Education (PEDU/PHED) major or Teaching (TEPE/TEHP) majors or departmental approval.

PEMJ248: Teaching Gymnastics in the Schools

Knowledge and understanding of the techniques of gymnastics in physical education programs within the school setting. Starting Summer 2012: This course provides knowledge and understanding of the techniques of educational gymnastics in a physical education program in a school setting. (Starting Summer 2012: 1.5 hours lab.) 2 sh.

Prerequisites: Physical Education w/conc: AdultFitnessProgram (PEAF) major or Physical Education (PEDU/PHED) major or Teaching (TEPE/TEHP) majors or departmental approval.

PEMJ320: Physiology of Exercise

The physiological effects of physical activity upon the human organism. The reaction of exercises of speed, strenght, and endurance upon the muscular and circulo-respiratory systems. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: BIOL 240 and BIOL 241. For ATTR majors only, BIOL 244 and BIOL 245.

PEMJ321: Kinesiology

An overview of the integrated functioning of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systmes and the biomechanical principles governing efficient movement, in order to effectively analyze the performance of motor skills. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: BIOL 240 and BIOL 241. For Athletic Training (ATTR) majors only, BIOL 244 and BIOL 245.

PEMJ324: Basic Motor Learning

This course provides students with knowledge of the theoretical basis of human learning and performance in motor activity. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: BIOL 240 and BIOL 241. For Athletic Training (ATTR) majors only, BIOL 244 and BIOL 245.

PEMJ351: Adapted Physical Education

This is a lecture and practicum course covering the introductory techniques for conducting a physical education program to meet the needs of the developmentally disabled. Each student is required to spend a minimum of 15 hours of laboratory experience in schools, agencies, and/or institutions. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Physical Education w/conc: AdultFitnessProgram (PEAF) major or Physical Education (PEDU/PHED) major or Teaching (TEPE/TEHP) majors or Athletic Training (ATTR) majors or departmental approval.

PEMJ353: Psychology of Sport

Psychology related to physical activity on emotional, attitudinal and personality aspects, motivation, cultural and sociological problems of athletes, spectator response and deportment. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Junior standing and PHED, PEAF or ATTR major.

PEMJ381: Cooperative Education in Physical Education

Integrates academic study with supervised employment outside the formal classroom environment. The co-op term is a semester off-campus during which a student, while supervised by a department faculty coordinator is responsible for completing the terms of a predetermined learning contract. Available to students not completing the student-teacher sequence only. () 4 - 8 sh.

Prerequisites: Departmental permission.

PEMJ447: Advanced Coaching Techniques

Advanced methods for assessing and improving athletes' performances. Includes principles of coaching, talent development, the organization of practice, effective instruction for skill acquisition, biomechanical principles of performance and match analysis. Permits students to use advanced technological methods as well as practical, hands-on approaches in coaching. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: PEMJ 324 and PEMJ 320.

READ210: Public Purposes of Education: Democracy and Schooling

This course examines the public purposes of education in our social and political democracy. Students inquire into the role of schools in fostering the development of democratic principles and practices and examine various curriculum designs and pedagogical strategies. Students also explore the main issues stemming from the efforts to teach democratically in public educational institutions. Students complete 30 hours of fieldwork in an assigned high-performing urban school, which provides a context for these explorations. They examine and analyze successful practices of instruction and classroom management. Attendance at the first class is required to verify field expectations. This course is pre-requisite for admission into the teacher education program. Cross-listed with CURR 210 and EDFD 210. (3 hours lecture.) 3 sh.

Prerequisites: Sophomore level or higher; ENWR105 or HONP100.